Olaf vs Darius TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Olaf vs Darius

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Olaf should pressure early and deny Darius safe passive stacking by forcing extended fights with repeated (Q) axes.
This is a snowball matchup where Olaf's early agency and lane pressure can prevent Darius from scaling safely.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing (Q) slow and pick it up to maintain chase and force extended fights.
Use (W) shield and (E) true damage to win low-health trades and outlast Darius's passive stacks.
Only commit (R) when Darius cannot disengage to maximize crowd control immunity and chase potential.

Danger windows

Beware when Darius has (E) pull available to catch you stepping too close early.
Avoid extended trades after your (R) ends, as Darius's crowd control and passive stacks become effective again.
Low-health states before committing (R) can be dangerous; ensure you can sustain or finish fights.

Early game

Use early waves to land (Q) and pick it up to keep Darius under pressure and prevent him from stacking passive.
Avoid missing (Q) as it reduces chase potential and allows Darius to punish.
Prepare to use (R) at level 6 to ignore Darius's pull (E) and crowd control for all-ins.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to ignore (E) pull and crowd control, forcing straight-line fights.
First fighter item spike lets Olaf pressure side lanes and punish missed disengage from Darius.
Respect Darius's level 6 (R) execute window; avoid extended trades near execute range without (R) ready.

Win conditions

Win by landing repeated (Q) slows, forcing extended melee duels where (W), (E), and (R) maximize damage and survivability.
Use (R) to negate Darius's pull and crowd control, committing only when he cannot kite.
Pressure side lanes post first item to deny Darius passive stacking and snowball lane dominance.